Who Was Olivia de Havilland?
The last of remnant Hollywood’s Golden Age has ended this week with the death of Olivia de Havilland, at the age of 104. Having starred in numerous film, stage productions, and television shows, de Havilland is most well known as the last surviving cast member…
Brian Dennehy Tribute
When it comes to Brian Dennehy, for me the first thing that comes to mind is his character in “First Blood” (1982). Where he plays a small-town police chief opposite Sylvester Stallone’s John Rambo. If you look at any of the other “bad guys” from…
Who Was Filmmaker F.W. Murnau?
F.W. Murnau is most well-known for directing the vampire film Nosferatu. Bram Stoker’s Dracula inspired movie. made in 1922. However, Murnau wasn’t just a one hit wonder, having directed numerous movies during his career in Germany and the US. Films that set new standards in…
Kirk Douglas the last star of Hollywood’s golden age dies at 103
With a list of credits to his name, longer than my arm Kirk Douglas has had a career any actor would be envious of. For me, when I think of Kirk Douglas the first thing that comes to mind is Spartacus the 1960 film that…
Who Was Michael J. Pollard?
Do you remember the guy in that classic motorcycle movie “Little Fauss and Big Halsy”? How about the academy award-nominated co-star of “Bonnie and Clyde”? Okay, do you remember that episode of “Star Trek”, the original series, where they go to a planet that is…